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Carly Snyder, M.D. addresses infertility facts and myths, and offers helpful tips and resources. The interplay between infertility and mood symptoms is reviewed and explored, with a focus on how to improve how you feel and your chances of successful conception.
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Many women with depression express concern that the use of antidepressants in pregnancy will increase the risk of miscarriage. A new study finds no increased risk of miscarriage for women on antidepressants as compared to women with untreated depression.
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Dr. Carly Snyder explains the differences between the baby blues and postpartum depression, and what you can do to begin feeling better.
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Dr. Carly Snyder provides an overview of maternal mental wellness, and how your mental state can change before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Dr. Carly Snyder explains the health benefits and bodily roles of active folate, and how it differs from folic acid.
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Dr. Carly Snyder and Postpartum Support International address the inaccuracies on antidepressants and pregnancy in Roni Caryn Rabin’s New York Times piece.
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The word doula is derived from ancient Greek, meaning ‘a woman who serves.’ This definition broadly explains the role of a doula, but does not do justice to the often-invaluable role these well-trained birth professionals have for women in the labor room.
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Having a new baby means saying goodbye to sleep, right? Not necessarily. Sleep is as essential as water to sustain life, and this doesn’t change postpartum. In fact, during the healing time after delivery, sleep is even more important. Not only can sleep be restorative, but failure to sleep enough increases the chance of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
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Every field has its own lingo and frequently used terms, and medicine is no different. Often words can have multiple meanings, and various definitions. It can be helpful to have a consistent definition when reading my website and blog, so as to minimize uncertainty and to allow you to read with assurance everyone is on the same page.
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Dr. Randi Goldman | From Egg Freezing to IVF: All About Fertility | May 19th, 2021 | MD for Moms RadioDr. Carly Snyder interviews Dr. Randi Goldman about fertility and egg freezing on her radio show/podcast MD for Moms
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Guest Post: Sex After Giving BirthBarring medical instructions to the contrary, a woman can become sexually active at the 6th week postpartum when her body has restored itself, yet many women are still hesitant or don’t feel ‘ready’ to resume sexual intimacy. Why?
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MD for Moms Radio | Dr. Priya Prashad | Wouldn't It Be Nice To Sleep Like a Baby? | June 2nd, 2021Dr. Carly Snyder interviews Dr. Priya Prashad about optimizing sleep on her radio show/podcast MD for Moms
Read MoreFor everyone’s safety in light of COVID19, I have transitioned to a completely virtual practice for the time being.
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